# NFL keeps Ravens-Cowboys game in Rio despite field issues

> NFL insists Ravens-Cowboys game stays in Rio after soccer players complain about Maracanã field conditions
- Title: NFL keeps Ravens-Cowboys game in Rio despite field issues
- Summary: NFL insists Ravens-Cowboys game stays in Rio after soccer players complain about Maracanã field conditions NFL has plan to ensure field meets standards for…
- Keywords: nfl, ravens, cowboys, maracanã, rio de janeiro, field conditions, soccers, flamengo, goalkeeper, midfielder, news, local
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-cowboys-rio-field-conditions-4VOBJHZOTZB6LNI5MNPAJSSGGQ
- Author: Jonas Shaffer
- Published: 2026-09-20T19:13:15.735+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nfl, ravens, cowboys, maracanã, rio de janeiro, field conditions, soccers, flamengo, goalkeeper, midfielder, news, local
## Field complaints grow
Soccer players criticize Maracanã Stadium's turf quality, saying penalty areas are damaged and full of bumps

> You don't even need to talk about the field. It's there for everyone to see
## NFL has contingency plan
NFL spokesperson confirms league will ensure playing field meets standards for Sunday's Ravens-Cowboys game
## Soccer players' concerns
Flamengo goalkeeper Agustín Rossi says field conditions are so bad they can't even play a proper game

> The way we play, it's unbelievable that we're playing on a field like this
## NFL past field moves
NFL moved 2018 Chiefs-Rams game from Mexico City to LA due to poor field conditions at Estadio Azteca
## Current game details
Ravens-Cowboys game is scheduled for Sunday night at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro
## Key takeaway

NFL has plan to ensure field meets standards for Sunday game despite criticism